Celebrating International Women’s Day, Women’s Running UK

March 8, 2015

To mark International Women’s Day, WR Editor-in-Chief Christina Macdonald reflects on the amazing women who have inspired her to achieve her own goals in life

Today is International Women’s Day, so my thoughts are turning to female role models I’ve admired over the years, as well as been inspired by. Some are athletes and celebrities while others are just amazing role models who champion not only women’s rights but our ability to strive and succeed….I’m permanently impressed by Kathrine Switzer, who was one of several women who conquered the misguided belief that women weren’t physically capable of complething marathons by running Boston in the late 1960s. Kathrine is busy setting up her own marathon in Spain, called 261 Marathon, and remains as proactive and energetic about her commitment to running as she did over 40 years ago.

About Kathrine

Kathrine Switzer has long been one of runnings most iconic figures. N0t just for breaking barriers as the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967, but also for creating positive global social change. Because of her millions of women are now empowered by the simple act of running.